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Synonyms & Similar Words
allow
authorize
enable
sanction
approve
grant
license
consent
acquiesce
agree
accept
tolerate
endure
suffer
brook
abide
bear
withstand
let
enable
empower
entitle
qualify
warrant
justify
validate
confirm
ratify
assent
concur
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comply
permit
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yield
surrender
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forfeit
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exempt
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justify
Meaning of Permit
The primary meaning of the word "Permit" is to give someone official permission to do something.
Definitions
- Officially allow something to happen or someone to do something
- A document or certificate giving official permission to do something
- Give someone official permission to do something
Etymology of Permit
The word "Permit" originates from the Latin words "per" meaning "through" and "mittere" meaning "to send", which combined form "permittare" meaning "to let go" or "to allow"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to convey the idea of giving permission or allowing something to happen
Example Uses
- The government will not permit the construction of a new building in the historic district
- You need a permit to park your car in this area
- The company will permit employees to work from home one day a week